Cost and Management Accountant

Cost and Management Accountant

Reports to: Finance Manager

Supervises

Department Finance

Company Overview

Birus Property Services Ltd is a growing commercial real estate company in Uganda, specializing in the development, ownership, and management of high-quality commercial properties (premium office spaces, business & shopping facilities, commercial properties, and land). The company is focused on expanding its portfolio and market presence at the regional level while delivering excellent tenant experiences and strong investment returns.

Role Summary

The Cost and Management Accountant will play a key strategic role in providing accurate financial intelligence, cost control, and decision support across the company’s operations. This includes land acquisition, property development, construction, rental and leasing activities.

Key Functional Result Areas

Project and property costing

Track, allocate and monitor all costs related to land purchases, sales, developments and construction projects.

Ensure accurate project costing and profitability tracking

Support project feasibility studies, investment appraisals and rental pricing models

Provide financial input for new project approvals

Budgeting and forecasting

Prepare annual budgets, rolling forecasts and scenario planning

Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates

Variance analysis

Conduct monthly budget vs actual analysis with detailed explanations and recommendations

Identify issues early and support corrective actions

Profitability analysis

Analyse profitability by land, building, tenant and project

Provide recommendations on loss-making assets and optimisation opportunities

Management reporting and dashboards

Prepare timely monthly and quarterly management reports and KPI dashboards

Ensure clear financial visibility for management and the Board

Cost control, optimization and performance management

Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives across operations

Target minimum 5% annual cost savings

Support accurate cost allocation and departmental performance tracking

Person Specifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Professional qualification CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is a strong advantage

Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in cost and management accounting

Strong experience in project costing, budgeting and financial analysis

Key Skills and Competencies

Advanced proficiency in accounting software, Excel, and financial reporting tools

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills

Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights

How to Apply:

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